How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

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How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
CBS News - 1d
How a government shutdown could affect Social Security payments

If the federal government shuts down this weekend, work at numerous publicly funded agencies would slow or stop altogether, while millions of government employees would stop receiving paychecks.
NBC News - 1d
Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline

The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.
BBC News - 1d
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.
BBC News - 4d
How to claim a 2nd payment from the Equifax data breach settlement

Equifax has started alerting people of more money waiting for them from a massive fund the credit reporting agency paid to settle a data breach.
The Hill - 4d
This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’

Physical intimacy with Phoebe is just a ‘lovely way to connect’ says Ali – but neither see it as a crucial part of their relationship How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...
The Guardian - Dec. 14
How are credit card minimum payments calculated?

Knowing how your credit card minimum payments are calculated can help keep you out of serious financial trouble.
CBS News - Dec. 13
Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.
The New York Times - Dec. 7
Here's how the last-place Panthers can still win the NFC South despite a 3-9 record

There is still a path for the Panthers to reach the postseason
CBS Sports - Dec. 2